Marlboro Man, R.I.P.
There was an A.P. article in todays Daily Sun: "Former Marlboro Man dies from smoking-related disease." His name was Eric Lawson. He was 72.
He portrayed a rugged cowboy for Phillip Morris. And he really did smoke Marlboro cigarettes, sometimes as many as 3 packs per day. In 2006 he was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
In the past several years he made public service announcements for the American Cancer Society.
My opinion: The "Marlboro Man" was a "real man"; he lived like a man and died like a man. What we need is more "real men" to step forward and teach the important lessons of life. We need the following:
1. Alcoholic Man
2. Red Meat & Processed Meats Man
3. Chip & Dip Man
4. Pizza Man
5. Soda & Ice Cream Man
6. Baked Desserts Man
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